It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance gives some insight from his time at Apple Park, and how Apple is trending closer to a live event format once again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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Links

• Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more
• Apple Intelligence brings powerful AI capabilities into everyday experiences
• Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant
• Apple unveils innovative features and intelligence experiences across services
• Apple previews new child safety features
• Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27